Three aggravated robberies in the past three weeks? Yikes. And the fact he keeps going back to the RLM makes me wonder how bad he wants that laser.

According to the descriptions from UTPD, the culprit is about 6 foot, medium build, wearing a black mask, and brandishing a weapon.

In other words, if you see a dude like this walking around, you’ve got him.

Crime has risen on the premises, no doubt. There was not even a record of a robbery or forced burglary on UT campus in 2008 according to the UTPD crime statistics. In 2007, only one forced burglary was reported and no robberies whatsoever.

So what’s the deal? How safe are we really? UT administrators have refused to disclose the number of surveillance cameras on campus or their locations.

With finals coming up, walking home at night is inevitable (except at that point, no student is nothin’ to f with). Walking in groups at this time is especially inconvenient.

Safety is knowing where we can be observed on camera. Some pepper spray wouldn’t kill you either (get it at any bicycle shop–there is one on 24th and Rio Grande and another on 29th and Lamar).

Protect yourself–Zorro is still out there.

UT4D fact: you can get busted with a pretty graffiti fine for a little sidewalk chalk. UTPD reported a loss of $50 for some on the steps of O’Henry Hall.

Just say no.

Ever read the UTPD Campus Watch archive?

First and foremost, the writing is brilliant. Without it, one would never know that UT police officers move with “cat-like reflexes.”

UT for Dummies fave crime from yesterday:

Burglary of Coin-Operated Machine: A UT staff member discovered four coin-operated machines located inside the women’s restroom had been forced open and an unknown amount of product had been stolen. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Discovered on: 3-28-07 at 9:30 PM.

Loss value of tampons: priceless, is what they meant to say.

Additionally, the faithful squad posted this:

“Again the University of Texas Police Department is asking for your assistance in reporting any and all suspicious activity that you witness. Your telephone call could earn you a pizza of your choice.”

For joining clubs, solving crime, winning sports games… we salute you pizza.